Referred Otalgia and Cranial Nerves III, X, IX, XII

Medical illustration of referred otalgia and cranial nerves III, X, IX, XII

Overview

Project reviewers

  • Dr Penny Lockwood, Dr David Stewart, Dr Patrick Spielmann

Content Expert:

  • Dr Patrick Spielmann

Medical Artist

  • Annie Campbell

Referred otalgia, more commonly known as ear pain that originates outside of the ear, can be associated with specific cranial nerves; specifically, the facial, glossopharyngeal, mandibular (branch of the trigeminal) and vagus nerve. In this series of animations, the branches that supply specific anatomical structures are highlighted, with a focus on their pathway to the brain.

Referred Otalgia and Cranial Nerves Animations

Medical illustration of referred otalgia and cranial nerves III, X, IX, XII